Fall Preseason Friendlies
The Fall Preseason Friendlies is a perfect tournament to kick off your season and get an early look at your team in a stress free environment. It is and approved tournament of the Illinois Youth Soccer Association which will take place on August 25th-27th 2023 in Libertyville, IL. The tournament is open to all youth soccer clubs and teams who wish to participate in a competitive pre-season style event in preparation for the upcoming Fall Season.
Questions: Email Stephen Hunt at tournamentdirector@glsa.org.
TEAM AND AGE GROUP STRUCTURE
| Age Groups | # of Players | Roster Sizes | Referee | Games | Cost per team |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11U (2013s) | 9 v 9 | max roster of 16 | 2 man | 60 mins | $750 per team |
| 12U (2012s) | 9 v 9 | max roster of 16 | 2 man | 60 mins | $750 per team |
| 13U (2011s) | 11 v 11 | max roster of 18 | 3 man | 70 mins | $825 per team |
| 14U (2010s) | 11 v 11 | max roster of 18 | 3 man | 70 mins | $825 per team |
| 15U (2009s) | 11 v 11 | max roster of 22* | 3 man | 80 mins | $900 per team |
| 16U (2008s) | 11 v 11 | max roster of 22* | 3 man | 80 mins | $900 per team |
| 17U (2007s) | 11 v 11 | max roster of 22* | 3 man | 80 mins | $900 per team |
| 18U-19U(06/05s) | 11 v 11 | max roster of 22* | 3 man | 80 mins | $900 per team |
*U15-U19 High School Girls – maximum of 22 players.
TEAM PARTICIPATION, REFEREE SYSTEMS AND GUEST PLAYERS
The team or teams must be entered for competition in a league affiliated with the USSF or US CLUB and be sanctioned by the appropriate State or National Association. Prior to competition, teams must present proof of affiliation and permission to travel (out of state teams). Validated, laminated State player passes, as well as parental medical release forms, are required for all players participating in the tournament.
Teams are allowed 3 passed coaches on bench. Each coach in the bench area must be licensed and hold the appropriate pass, and is responsible for his/her team and spectators at each game. Any team not having a passed coach at the beginning of the game will have until the end of halftime to provide a passed coach or the game at hand will be forfeited (see Forfeit section for impact of forfeiting a game). A maximum of three guest players is allowed (players from same club are not considered guest players). Teams need no prior approval for guest players. Forms for guest players can be attained through state association. Questions regarding guest players should be directed to the Tournament Director.
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REFEREE ASSIGNOR
Adrian Werbicki
AW REFEREE SERVICES INC
awrefservices@gmail.com
773-931-8166
